Ex-Everton and England keeper tells the fans: Robinson will get it right on the night

Last updated at 09:48 09 October 2007

Paul Robinson has been backed to start for England in their crucial World Cup qualifier with Estonia on Saturday by former Everton goalkeeper Nigel Martyn.

He believes the Tottenham shot-stopper, who has yet to keep a clean sheet in the Premier League this season, will do a good job for Steve McClaren's men even though his confidence appears to be in tatters.

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"He'll be fine against Estonia - it will all be put right by that game," former England No.1 Martyn said. "And he's got the experience, probably, that we need for the Russia game."

But Martyn also told Radio 5 Live that he feels Robinson is still troubled by the goal he conceded against Group E rivals Croatia in October last year when Gary Neville's backpass bobbled over his foot to put the home side 2-0 up in Zagreb.

"That had a big influence on him, the way he was treated by the press - and from that point he hasn't really regained full confidence," he added. "But he has the mental strength to stay in there and fight and that's got to be applauded."

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Ex-Everton and England keeper tells the fans: Robinson will get it right on the night